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MANHART GER 800 based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic Coupe

If we talk about specialists for tuning BMW cars, the first thing that comes to mind is the German tuner Manhart, who has over 35 years of experience in optimizing cars from this Bavarian manufacturer. Their latest work is based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic Coupe, which hit the market four years ago, and is called the MANHART GER 800.

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic is an outstanding car that, thanks to the carbon-fiber widebody kit (by TopCar Design), got an even sportier look. It is equipped with extended fenders, an extended spoiler in the form of a duck tail, a hood with ventilation openings, a modified standard suspension that allows lowering of 30 millimeters. There’s also a set of yellow decals, which contrast the exposed carbon and matte dark green bodywork. The interior is upgraded with a matching black and yellow MANHART Alcantara leather with matching MANHART floor mats.

The car is mounted on 23″ wheels with satin black finish and yellow trim strips wrapped in 285/35ZR23 and 325/30ZR23 Manhart Concave One tires. MANHART OPF-Delete Sport downpipes with two 300-cell catalytic converters are also on board but are only intended for export as they are not TÜV-approved.

Under the bonnet is a mildly hybridized with an additional electric compressor, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with 800 hp (596 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. That’s 188 hp (140 kW) and 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) more torque compared to the factory car. The increase in power was achieved thanks to an additional electric compressor, MANHART turbo upgrade, MHtronik powerbox and exhaust system.

Manhart did not release the price of the upgrade.

Source: Manhart

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AMG will keep the V8 engine

AMG has announced that its 4.0-L V8 engine will remain in service longer than expected due to reduced demand for electric cars, but will not be an option in the most powerful versions of the Mercedes C-Class and E-Class, which will receive new powertrains.

Like many other companies, Mercedes-AMG planned to fully electrify its cars, but the current situation with battery prices forced this company to change its plans. This means that the full electrification of Mercedes-AMG cars is expected after 2035.

The company announced that it is investing a lot of money in the development of the hybrid system, and that customers are increasingly getting used to the 2.0-L four-cylinder engine (M139) with a plug-in hybrid system, which powers the current model C63. The decision of the Mercedes management is also supported by Michael Schiebe, CEO of AMG.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4MATIC+

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro is a new powerful car from the German brand, which is intended for racetracks but is also road legal. With this car, Mercedes is trying to stay competitive with other brands like Porsche and its 911 GT3 RS.

The car is equipped with optimized active aerodynamics, improved cooling (engine, transmission and differential), carbon-ceramic brakes, tuned adaptive suspension, 420 mm brake discs, and the option of rear axle steering. The interior is equipped with profiled AMG Performance seats.

Under the bonnet is a 4.0-L biturbo V8 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, paired with AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G. That’s 27 horsepower and 50 Nm more than the standard version, which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). The car is mounted on ultralight 21-inch rims with optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires (no extra charge).

The new Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro will definitely meet the requirements of even the most demanding drivers and provide an absolute racetrack feel.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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